Nature & Health

beauty

Practical advice on caring for skin, hair and body with the best organic, natural products available, plus effective and economical recipes for do-it-yourself treatments using herbs, essential oils, and ingredients from your pantry, and great eco-friendly style ideas.

Green your beauty routine

20 May 2013 Think about cosmetics the same way you think about food - buy high-quality and organic, reduce how much you use, and skip wasteful packaging.

A sensitive issue

13 May 2013 Is your skin sensitive or itchy? Do you have asthma or allergies? If so, your cosmetics may be the culprit.

D-I-Y: Queen of Hungary water

06 May 2013 Legend has it that this magical concoction of herbs and flowers was created in the 14th century for Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary.

Earth-friendly beauty finds

29 Apr 2013 Why would you put something synthetic on your skin when nature provides such fabulous and effective cosmetic ingredients?

Secrets of stunning skin

01 Apr 2013 Leading nutrition expert Patrick Holford has the latest and most advanced scientific findings on supplements that keep your skin firm and beautiful.

Beauty bummers - sorted!

18 Mar 2013 Age spots? Thin eyelashes? We show you how to troubleshoot pesky beauty hassles.

Radiant skin solutions

11 Mar 2013 Mother Nature is a constant source of power and delight when it comes to fixing skin problems. Here are seven new botanicals you need to know about.